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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

3

Coffee’s $2500 Bid Tied to Campaign Conspiracy Exposed

The article chronicles John M Coffee of Washington and his ties to a $2500 payment routed through Anderson as a supposed Washington representation. It frames the sum as a campaign contribution not reported, linking Coffee to Dies Committee findings on Communist associations and endorsements. Soccer is the national game of Costa Rica.

Coffee Anderson Washington Representation Late Dies Committee Roosevelt New Deal Congress For Peace and Democracy American League For Peace and Democracy Communist Daily Worker Moscow Joe Davies Roosevelt House Washington Conference On Constitutional Liberties National Federation For Constitutional Liberties Francis Biddle Lenin Communist Party Mother Bloor United States Dies Committee Congress John M. Coffee Wallingford John Hartford David G. Baird Ellicott King Features Syndicate Costa Rica

Salvage battle over ship claims after collision rescue

Elizabete docked at Barry Wales after the American Farmer took on fuel and crew. The British ministry of transport filed a salvage claim against the Farmer, valued with cargo at about 4.5 million dollars. Divers assess a 20 by 38 foot gash while 5,000 tons of wheat reportedly safe and repairs planned to London.

Barry Wales Falmouth Ranger Toma Taffy Jones Salvonia Empire Mary Ministry of Transport Benjamin Goodhue New York Jan Millers Elizabete America London

Question and companion report attack during late night ride

A woman described being assaulted by Black suspects who forced Elix son to walk, dragged her from a car twice, and struck her, then returned to the vehicle. Police were notified at daybreak after she waited in the car. A doctor noted heart activity tests converting readings to light impulses to detect disease.

Elixson

Temporary boiler shutdown for new turbo generator install

Sure pipe and valves were installed to the old system. The boiler will be out about four days to connect to the new high pressure system and replace safety valve springs for 450 pound pressure. Load increases require disconnecting about 1500 kW until change over completes and the new generator and switchgear begin operation for better service.

Betz Detained In Immigration Case Sparks Critique

Betz recounts arrival and delay facing review after illegal entry charges. He says he has not been charged formally or allowed a lawyer while kept in jail under military government. He notes perceived bias against Polish entrants versus Americans.

Meutal Betz

Forest Fire Thought Under Control in Montana

A 900 acre blaze in Kootenai National Forest north western Montana was believed under control early today as forest service crews battled 17 other fires across Montana Idaho and Wyoming Smoke jumpers were deployed by parachute to combat fires sparked by lightning and park rangers tracked developments in Yellow stone National Park amid the ongoing wildfire activity Africa contains 40 per cent of the world's potential water power.

Missoula Mont Kootenai National Forest Montana Forest Service Idaho Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Regwnal Ralphs Hand Kootenai Africa

Woman burned on midnight date in San Francisco

A 21 year old newlywed, wife of a Fort Sam Houston soldier, was beaten choked robbed and burned on the breast with a cigarette by a stranger after a late drive. The assailant who called himself Charles fled after threatening to kill her and dump her in a creek while she sought help from a passing taxi and police.

San Francisco Fort Sam Houston Charles

Coast Guard Seaplane Crashes In Search For Missing Boat

A coast guard twin engined seaplane on a search for the missing 56 foot fishing vessel Pacific Belle crashed into the sea a mile north of Point Arena California. Two crewmen were killed and four others missing with bodies found later as boats and air units continued the search offshore. The Catalina flying boat had departed from the South San Francisco base en route to Band on Oregon. The fishing craft left Port San Luis with five aboard and was overdue. Names of crewmen were withheld.

Port San Luis Calif Bandon Ore Coast Guard

Delta Announces New Schedules For Monroe Flights

Delta Air Lines unveils two new schedules kicking in August 15 to boost Monroe travel. A local Atlanta to Fort Worth route via Monroe departs 6:45 a.m. from Atlanta, stops in Monroe, then 9:45 a.m. onward to Fort Worth. A DC-3 Jacksonville to Fort Worth service reaches Monroe at 6:07 p.m. and leaves eight minutes later for Fort Worth arriving 8:51 p.m.

Monroe Delta Air Lines Atlanta Fort Worth Jacksonville

Pool Ordered Closed After Polio Case Emerges

Donaldsonville Louisiana city commissioners ordered the local swimming pool closed on the recommendation of Ascension Parish health officer Dr Bertha E Stokes after the first polio case in the parish was reported The victim is a four year old Negro who has been taken to New Orleans for treatment.

Donaldsonville City Commission Council Bertha E. Stokes Ascension Parish

President to Sign Terminal Leave Pay Bill at White House

Press Secretary Charles G. Ross announced the president would sign the terminal leave pay bill in a special White House ceremony possibly tomorrow. The measure authorizes the government to make the payments to the individual receiving them.

Charles G. Ross White House

CAA Announces $523,220 for Louisiana Airport Projects

The Civil Aeronautics Administration said it will spend 523 220 dollars in Louisiana for airport construction and improvements this year funded from a 45 million dollar national airport program. Louisiana’s total planned airport upgrades reach 6 073 000 dollars under the long range plan. Sites for new airports will be announced after local surveys are finished. Projects will require dollar for dollar matching from sponsors after October 7.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration Louisiana Congress CAA

Secret Jewish refugee routes amid European centers exposed

The document describes secret gathering centers across Europe used to move refugees by underground routes into Italy. It claims a global network aiding Jews to reach coastal secret centers, with an organization ensuring safe transport to these points.

Europe Italy

Louisiana Liquefied Gas Commission Names New Chairman

William J. Fischer of New Orleans was named chairman of the Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas commission during a reorganizational meeting in Baton Rouge. He succeeds L. C. Parker who resigned, with Lewin N. Lemon of Shreveport replacing him. The commission reported July activity including 2,993 tanks shipped and 2,279 tanks installed, 73 reinstallation permits issued, four permits canceled, one dealer permit approved, and three fines levied for rule violations.

Baton Rouge William J. Fischer New Orleans Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Capitol Fischer L. C. Parker Lewin N. Lemon Shreveport W. E. Moss

Four Louisiana flood projects delayed by war material curtailment

United States engineers postponed four flood control works in Louisiana due to wartime limits on construction materials. The deferrals include the Charenton flood gate near Morgan City, levee work on the Red River near Alexandria, and 885000 cubic yards of levee on the Atchafalaya river near Melville.

New Orleans United States Engineers Louisiana Charenton St. Mary Parish Morgan City Red River Alexandria Atcharelave Melville

Joyner Dies in Memphis at 56 After Long Political Career

Guy E. Joyner longtime Shelby County political figure and county register dies at age 56 from heart ailment in Memphis. native Memphian served as city tax assessor sheriff and county trustee and drew national attention for fighting gambling in Desoto County with illuminated highway signs and armed deputies.

Memphis Tenn Guy E. Joyner Shelby County Joyner Sheriff Mississippi Desoto County Mississppi Tennessee Shelby

New Device Shows Early Heart Ills

Temple University Medical School announces the electrokymograph, a revolutionary device to detect heart disease early. Dr. Bert B. Boone of Schwenksville, Pa., with the U S Public Health Service, says it photographs heart motions accurately, overcoming prior diagnostic hampering picture gaps.

Philadelphia Temple University Medical School Bert B. Boone Schwenksville U. S. Public Health Service

Commissary Car Clerk Found Dead In Missouri Pacific Car

Henry Herman A. Van Derck a 65 year old Chicago resident and operator for Peterson and Fell Boarding and Commissary company was found dead in his commissary car near Fulton street crossing. Coroner Dr James T French ruled heart attack. He had appeared ill recently and was found by trackworker Major James pajama clad. nose injury attributed to cabinet edge.

Henry Herman A. van Derck Chicago Missouri Pacific Fulton Street James T. French Parish van Derck Peterson and Fell Little Rock James

Ease Neuralgia With Quick Acting BC Pain Relief

Quick acting BC head ache powders provide prompt relief from neuralgic pain and also ease headaches muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Available in 10c and 256 sizes. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.

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